Albert Okwuegbunam: Everything you need to know

The Raiders signed Okwuegbunam to a reserve/future contract Monday. Okwuegbunam spent the entirety of the 2025 campaign with Las Vegas as a member of the practice squad, garnering a pair of elevations in Week 4 and Week 5. The tight end reeled in five of six targets for 36 yards in the team's Week 5 loss to the Colts, and he didn't get another shot with the active roster the rest of the way. With Brock Bowers (knee) and Michael Mayer still under contract in 2026, Okwuegbunam will compete for the No. 3 role at tight end ahead of next year.

Okwuegbunam reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. Okwuegbunam was elevated to the Raiders' active roster for a second straight game. He didn't end up playing in Week 4 against the Bears, but he saw the field for 31 offensive snaps Sunday due to the absences of Brock Bowers (knee) and Michael Mayer (concussion), which was second among Las Vegas tight ends behind Ian Thomas (38). Okwuegbunam took advantage of the additional playing time, finishing Sunday's loss with five catches (on six targets) for 36 yards, and his five receptions were tied with Ashton Jeanty for most on the Raiders. Okwuegbunam would be in line to be elevated to Las Vegas' active roster for Week 6 against the Titans if one or both of Bowers and Mayer were not cleared to play.

The Raiders elevated Okwuegbunam from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Colts. Okwuegbunam will provide extra depth at tight end, as Michael Mayer (concussion) isn't expected to play, and Brock Bowers (knee) is also dealing with an injury. This is the second straight week the team has elevated Okwuegbunam, although he didn't see the field during last week's loss versus the Bears.